Summer time is here! Don’t forget that your child brought home valuable learning resources to use over the summer.
K–5 students brought home their HMH Know It, Show It books, My Books, and Writer's Notebooks. K–8 students also brought home their HMH Into Math student practice books and homework books. These resources are a great way to keep students reading, practicing, and growing all summer long.
Just a little practice each day can make a big difference!
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
K–5 students brought home their HMH Know It, Show It books, My Books, and Writer's Notebooks. K–8 students also brought home their HMH Into Math student practice books and homework books. These resources are a great way to keep students reading, practicing, and growing all summer long.
Just a little practice each day can make a big difference!
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
Let's also celebrate these students for their outstanding dedication and commitment to being present each day! 💙
Congratulations to our Perfect Attendance winners, Tony Sanchez-Sandoval, Ty’ Ryan Martin, Aeron Patel, and April Gomez! Your consistency, responsibility, and commitment to showing up every day have truly paid off.Congratulations!🎉
A special thank you to Horace Mann for generously donating these four Trayco 10.9-inch Android Tablets! Your investment in our students, our school, and our community helps create opportunities that encourage and inspire student success. Partnerships like yours make a meaningful impact and remind our students that hard work and dedication are recognized and valued.
We are proud of each of these students and hope you enjoy your new tablets! 🎉
Congratulations to our Perfect Attendance winners, Tony Sanchez-Sandoval, Ty’ Ryan Martin, Aeron Patel, and April Gomez! Your consistency, responsibility, and commitment to showing up every day have truly paid off.Congratulations!🎉
A special thank you to Horace Mann for generously donating these four Trayco 10.9-inch Android Tablets! Your investment in our students, our school, and our community helps create opportunities that encourage and inspire student success. Partnerships like yours make a meaningful impact and remind our students that hard work and dedication are recognized and valued.
We are proud of each of these students and hope you enjoy your new tablets! 🎉
We would also like to celebrate these students for their outstanding performance and growth on this year’s Exact Path Diagnostics!
Congratulations to our Exact Path Diagnostics winners! Your dedication, perseverance, and hard work have paid off in a big way. We are incredibly proud of the progress you have made and the effort you put into reaching your goals.
Keep up the AMAZING work! Your hard work is paying off, and we can’t wait to see all you continue to achieve. 🎉
We can’t let the 2025-2026 school year end without recognizing these students for their outstanding performance on this year’s assessments!
Congratulations to Regan Overman, Jayden Maxius, Lacy Sargent, and Riley Schofill, winners of our2026 ESMS Assessment Performance Lottery! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and all that you accomplished this year.🎉
☀️📚 Keep Learning All Summer Long! 📚☀️
Summer is the perfect time to explore new interests, strengthen academic skills, and keep young minds engaged. Tift County Schools offers a variety of FREE summer learning resources for students and families of all ages through our Summer Learning webpage. Resources include grade-level activity calendars, literacy and math support, K-12 learning plans, and additional educational tools to help students continue growing throughout the summer months.
Whether your child is entering elementary school, middle school, or high school, you'll find activities and resources designed to encourage reading, critical thinking, creativity, and continued learning all summer long.
🔗 Visit our Summer Learning page today:
Summer Learning Resources
A little learning each day can make a big difference when school starts back in the fall. Let's keep our Blue Devils learning, growing, and thriving all summer long!
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
Summer is the perfect time to explore new interests, strengthen academic skills, and keep young minds engaged. Tift County Schools offers a variety of FREE summer learning resources for students and families of all ages through our Summer Learning webpage. Resources include grade-level activity calendars, literacy and math support, K-12 learning plans, and additional educational tools to help students continue growing throughout the summer months.
Whether your child is entering elementary school, middle school, or high school, you'll find activities and resources designed to encourage reading, critical thinking, creativity, and continued learning all summer long.
🔗 Visit our Summer Learning page today:
Summer Learning Resources
A little learning each day can make a big difference when school starts back in the fall. Let's keep our Blue Devils learning, growing, and thriving all summer long!
#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve
🌱✨ Come Support Our Student Entrepreneurs! ✨🌱
Join us at the Tift Co. FFA Summer Student Market and shop amazing, locally made products created by our talented agriculture students!
📍 In front of Eighth Street Middle School
🗓 Wednesdays | 9 AM – 12 PM
📅 June 3, 10, 17, 24 & July 1, 8
What you’ll find:
• Baked goods
• Pet treats
• Natural insect repellents & salves
• Jellies & jewelry
• Fresh flowers
• Eggs & produce
• And so much more!
💵 Cash only
Come out, shop local, and support the hard work of our future agriculture leaders!
Join us at the Tift Co. FFA Summer Student Market and shop amazing, locally made products created by our talented agriculture students!
📍 In front of Eighth Street Middle School
🗓 Wednesdays | 9 AM – 12 PM
📅 June 3, 10, 17, 24 & July 1, 8
What you’ll find:
• Baked goods
• Pet treats
• Natural insect repellents & salves
• Jellies & jewelry
• Fresh flowers
• Eggs & produce
• And so much more!
💵 Cash only
Come out, shop local, and support the hard work of our future agriculture leaders!
Attention Rising 9th Graders! 🇺🇸
The TCHS Air Force JROTC will host a summer camp for rising 9th grade students July 20–23 at Tift County High School. This is a great opportunity for students to get accustomed to the rules, procedures and activities of the unit and learn important cadet skills.
📍 Location: Tift County High School
📅 Dates: July 20–23
Be sure to check out the graphic for additional details and important information.
If you have questions, please contact Major Candelario at (229) 387-2475 Ext. 8930.
#4theT
The TCHS Air Force JROTC will host a summer camp for rising 9th grade students July 20–23 at Tift County High School. This is a great opportunity for students to get accustomed to the rules, procedures and activities of the unit and learn important cadet skills.
📍 Location: Tift County High School
📅 Dates: July 20–23
Be sure to check out the graphic for additional details and important information.
If you have questions, please contact Major Candelario at (229) 387-2475 Ext. 8930.
#4theT
🚨 Show Choir Parent Meeting 🚨
For all new and returning Middle School and High School Show Choir families!
📅 Pick a Night to Attend
• Monday, May 18
• Tuesday, May 19
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 TCHS Chorus Room
Each student AND parent must attend one of the meetings.
Please enter through the Commons from the student parking lot to pass through weapons detection. From there, continue down the 700 Hall to the chorus room.
For all new and returning Middle School and High School Show Choir families!
📅 Pick a Night to Attend
• Monday, May 18
• Tuesday, May 19
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 TCHS Chorus Room
Each student AND parent must attend one of the meetings.
Please enter through the Commons from the student parking lot to pass through weapons detection. From there, continue down the 700 Hall to the chorus room.
🏀 Don't forget about Middle School Basketball workouts today and tomorrow! 🏀
📅 Rising 7th Grade
🗓 Monday, May 18
⏰ 4:15 PM
📅 Rising 8th Grade
🗓 Tuesday, May 19
⏰ 4:15 PM
📍 All workouts will be held in the Eighth Street Middle School gym.
For more information, contact Coach Bud Wilson at (229) 326-1468.
#4theT
🥎 REMINDER: Tift County Softball Camp 🥎
Calling all future Lady Devils! Join us this summer for the Tift County Softball Camp, where players will have the opportunity to build skills, learn from experienced coaches, and have fun on the field.
📅 Dates: June 10–12
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Lady Devil Softball Field (TCHS)
👧 Ages: Rising 1st–8th Grade
Registration:
📲 Scan the QR code in the image to register.
💲 Camp Cost:
• $100 if registered before June 8
• $125 for registrations June 10–12
(Camp t-shirt included with registration)
⭐ Optional Add-On:
For an additional $50, campers can receive a written evaluation and scores from the coaching staff.
Pitchers will also receive a one-on-one evaluation with Coach Walls.
💳 Venmo Payment: @TiftCo_BlueDevil_Softball
📧 Questions?
Contact Jennifer Walls at jennifer.walls@tiftschools.com
Come spend a few days learning the game, improving your skills, and having fun with Lady Devil Softball!
#4theT 🥎
Congratulations to our One Voice show choir for the '26-'27 season! We are so proud of each of you and can't wait to watch you steal the stage 💙🎶🎤
Parents please check your email or the pinned post about the parent meeting on May 18 and May 19
#tiftcountyshowchoirs #4theT
Parents please check your email or the pinned post about the parent meeting on May 18 and May 19
#tiftcountyshowchoirs #4theT
Congratulations to the 2026-2026 Middle School Volleyball team! 🏐
#4theT
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🏀 Attention Rising Middle School Basketball Players! 🏀
Middle school basketball workouts are coming up!
📅 Rising 7th Grade
🗓 Monday, May 18
⏰ 4:15 PM
📅 Rising 8th Grade
🗓 Tuesday, May 19
⏰ 4:15 PM
📍 All workouts will be held in the Eighth Street Middle School gym.
For more information, contact Coach Bud Wilson at (229) 326-1468.
#4theT
Middle school basketball workouts are coming up!
📅 Rising 7th Grade
🗓 Monday, May 18
⏰ 4:15 PM
📅 Rising 8th Grade
🗓 Tuesday, May 19
⏰ 4:15 PM
📍 All workouts will be held in the Eighth Street Middle School gym.
For more information, contact Coach Bud Wilson at (229) 326-1468.
#4theT
Congratulations to ESMS FFA State Middle School Record Book WInners Kinsley Jones and Josie Golden! The Middle School SAE Awards Program recognizes outstanding SAE programs for FFA members in grades 6, 7, and 8.
Kinsley won the Ag Sales and Services Middle School Record Book award program. She runs her own local pea shelling business during the summer providing fresh local produce to her customers from around the area..
Josie won the Home and Community Development Middle School Record Book award program. Josie attends different events teaching elementary students across South Georgia about Agriculture and creating her own engaging educational materials to utilize in her lessons.
We are so proud of these FFA members and their accomplishments.
Kinsley won the Ag Sales and Services Middle School Record Book award program. She runs her own local pea shelling business during the summer providing fresh local produce to her customers from around the area..
Josie won the Home and Community Development Middle School Record Book award program. Josie attends different events teaching elementary students across South Georgia about Agriculture and creating her own engaging educational materials to utilize in her lessons.
We are so proud of these FFA members and their accomplishments.
KONA Ice will be back at ESMS Tomorrow, May 14th.
Cool off with Kona Ice!
📅May 14th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
👉 Please note: As this is not a PBIS event, students will be responsible for purchasing their own Kona Ice.
💵 Ways to Purchase:
At School: students may purchase in person with cash, check, or debit card only (no electronic payments requiring phone access.)
💳 Students can pre-pay using the QR code on the flyer or by clicking the link below:
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/ K374X3388623
Or
💳 Scan the QR code and use the code K374X3388623 and then and then the zip code 31794.to skip the line!
Reminder: The new cut-off time for prepay is 6am the day of the visit!
Cool off with Kona Ice!
📅May 14th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
👉 Please note: As this is not a PBIS event, students will be responsible for purchasing their own Kona Ice.
💵 Ways to Purchase:
At School: students may purchase in person with cash, check, or debit card only (no electronic payments requiring phone access.)
💳 Students can pre-pay using the QR code on the flyer or by clicking the link below:
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/ K374X3388623
Or
💳 Scan the QR code and use the code K374X3388623 and then and then the zip code 31794.to skip the line!
Reminder: The new cut-off time for prepay is 6am the day of the visit!
Eighth Street Middle School proudly congratulates Reanna Brown on receiving two outstanding honors at ABAC Honors Day!
🏆 Larry Allen Leadership Award
The highest honor presented by ABAC’s School of Agriculture
🏆 Outstanding Middle School Student Teacher Award
This past semester, Reanna completed her student teaching in an Ag Mechanics/Construction class at Eighth Street Middle School. She did an amazing job building relationships with students, creating engaging hands-on learning experiences, and stepping confidently into her role as an educator. Her students played an important part in helping shape her journey as a teacher, and the positive impact she made on them was clear each day she was in the classroom.
We are so proud of the hard work, leadership, professionalism, and dedication she has shown throughout her student teaching experience. Your ESMS family is incredibly proud of you, Reanna, and we cannot wait to see all you accomplish in the future! 💙
🏆 Larry Allen Leadership Award
The highest honor presented by ABAC’s School of Agriculture
🏆 Outstanding Middle School Student Teacher Award
This past semester, Reanna completed her student teaching in an Ag Mechanics/Construction class at Eighth Street Middle School. She did an amazing job building relationships with students, creating engaging hands-on learning experiences, and stepping confidently into her role as an educator. Her students played an important part in helping shape her journey as a teacher, and the positive impact she made on them was clear each day she was in the classroom.
We are so proud of the hard work, leadership, professionalism, and dedication she has shown throughout her student teaching experience. Your ESMS family is incredibly proud of you, Reanna, and we cannot wait to see all you accomplish in the future! 💙
Breakfast & Lunch Menus | May 11–15 🍎
Take a look at what’s on the menu for the week of May 11–15 in Tift County Schools!
Printable menus are always available at:
Tift County Schools Menus
You can also check the daily menu on your school’s website under Explore → Dining.
We look forward to serving our students another great week of meals!
#4theT
Take a look at what’s on the menu for the week of May 11–15 in Tift County Schools!
Printable menus are always available at:
Tift County Schools Menus
You can also check the daily menu on your school’s website under Explore → Dining.
We look forward to serving our students another great week of meals!
#4theT
🥎 Tift County Lady Devils Softball Player-Parent Meeting (Varsity and Middle School) 🥎
There will be a mandatory player-parent meeting for all Tift County softball players (middle and high school) on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:00 p.m. in the Career Center at Tift County High School.
Important information regarding the upcoming season, booster club announcements, summer schedules, expectations, and program details will be discussed. All players and at least one parent/guardian are expected to attend.
We look forward to seeing everyone there! 🥎
There will be a mandatory player-parent meeting for all Tift County softball players (middle and high school) on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:00 p.m. in the Career Center at Tift County High School.
Important information regarding the upcoming season, booster club announcements, summer schedules, expectations, and program details will be discussed. All players and at least one parent/guardian are expected to attend.
We look forward to seeing everyone there! 🥎
Congratulations to the 2026 Middle School Lady Devil Softball Team! 🥎
We are excited to announce this talented group of student-athletes who will represent #4theT on the field this fall. These young ladies have already shown dedication, hard work, and commitment, and we can’t wait to see what they accomplish together.
Please join us in congratulating all of the players selected for the 2026 Middle School Lady Devil Softball Team.
Go Big Blue! 🥎 #4theT
We are excited to announce this talented group of student-athletes who will represent #4theT on the field this fall. These young ladies have already shown dedication, hard work, and commitment, and we can’t wait to see what they accomplish together.
Please join us in congratulating all of the players selected for the 2026 Middle School Lady Devil Softball Team.
Go Big Blue! 🥎 #4theT
Thank you to today’s featured community partners, Red Owl Coffee Company, The Mad Hatter Company, Ellie’s Clothing Boutique, and Belovese Med Spa, for their continued support of Eighth Street Middle School during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Today’s winners include Mrs. Crystal Gordon, Mr. Michael Hancock, Mr. Garrett Lightfoot, Mrs. Joanna Orozco, Mrs. Thea Sims, Mrs. Angel Gray, Mrs. Krista Griffin, Ms. Chloe Hoover, and Mrs. Tami Stilwell.
We appreciate your generosity in helping us celebrate our amazing teachers and staff during an awesome Teacher Appreciation Week!
Today’s winners include Mrs. Crystal Gordon, Mr. Michael Hancock, Mr. Garrett Lightfoot, Mrs. Joanna Orozco, Mrs. Thea Sims, Mrs. Angel Gray, Mrs. Krista Griffin, Ms. Chloe Hoover, and Mrs. Tami Stilwell.
We appreciate your generosity in helping us celebrate our amazing teachers and staff during an awesome Teacher Appreciation Week!
